Even before news of in Dallas was confirmed, Colorado law enforcement agencies began taking to social media to express support for the Texas city.
Dear – our thoughts are with your injured officers. We know you are doing everything to keep Dallas safe!
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice)
Once authorities had confirmed five Dallas police officers had been killed and seven others wounded and march against the police slayings of two black men, Colorado officials began an outpouring of support.
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said Friday morning that the violence in Dallas was “devastating.”
“Our thoughts are with the families of the fallen officers and with those who were injured,” Bennet said in a statement. “This vicious attack on a peaceful demonstration of people exercising their right to free speech is un-American. We must come together to ensure that all our citizens feel safe in their communities and protected by our system of justice.”
The state’s other U.S. Senator, Republican Cory Gardner, echoed Bennet’s sentiments.
“I’m horrified by the deadly events of this week,” he said in a Friday statement. “No one should ever be targeted because of the color of their skin, or the color blue of a police uniform. I join the nation in grieving for the loss of life that has sent shockwaves throughout our communities this week, and I pray that we can unite and show the world that good ultimately overcomes evil and peace will prevail.”
This is a very dark day. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dallas police and their entire community. This is a loss for every American.
— DA Peter A. Weir (@DA1Colorado)
Heart filled w/ sorrow. Violence only begets violence, we are a better country, better people, than that. My thoughts & prayers for
— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock)
Heartbreaking! We stand with and Police!
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD)
Our members across Colorado send our prayers & share our sorrow with our brothers & sisters of Dallas PD. Our thoughts are with you all.
— Colorado FOP (@ColoradoFOP)
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Thank you for your support @vcpepp. We mourn the sad news as well. & all affected by this tragedy
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff)
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Our prayers go out to DART and as you all deal with this terrible incident.
— Aurora Firefighters (@IAFFLocal1290)
Terrible news coming out of tonight. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the officers who were killed and wounded!
— Hugo Marshals Office (@HugoMarshals)
Tonight we stand united with our brothers and sisters at the Dallas Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers…
— Lincoln Sheriff – Colorado (@LincolnCountySO)
Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at and police. Stay strong and know we !
— Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff)
“The Park County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its most sincere condolences to the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Area Rapid Transit who has suffered major loss tonight,” the Park County Sheriff’s Office said in a . “You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
Denver’s director of public safety, Stephanie Y. O’Malley, said unity is key.
“We must come together as a community, regardless of race of differences, and work to vastly improve the criminal justice gaps that contribute to outcomes where the lives of citizens and law enforcement officials are lost,” she said in a statement Friday morning. “We will ask our officers to remain safe and vigilant as they perform their duties, while keeping the needs and concerns of the community they serve top of mind.”
